Australian Bush Flowers
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Usual aging on jacket with some curving at the edges - no tears. Pages clean and bright and binding tight. Additional illustrations inside back of dust jacket.
A richly informative guide to the native flora of the Australian bush, this work presents the remarkable diversity of wildflowers found across Australia's varied landscapes, from arid outback plains to lush coastal regions. Jean Langley details the identifying characteristics, habitats, and ecological significance of a wide range of indigenous species, making it an invaluable reference for botanists, naturalists, and bush-walking enthusiasts alike. Written with both clarity and a deep reverence for the natural world, the text illustrates how these resilient plants have adapted to some of the harshest environments on Earth. Accompanied by descriptive profiles that bring each species to life, the guide also touches on the cultural and historical relationships between Aboriginal Australians and the land's native flora. Whether used as a field companion or a home reference, this authoritative volume stands as a celebration of Australia's extraordinary botanical heritage.
Author: Jean Langley
Format: Hardback
Published: 1970, Lansdowne Press
Genre: Botany
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Usual aging on jacket with some curving at the edges - no tears. Pages clean and bright and binding tight. Additional illustrations inside back of dust jacket.
A richly informative guide to the native flora of the Australian bush, this work presents the remarkable diversity of wildflowers found across Australia's varied landscapes, from arid outback plains to lush coastal regions. Jean Langley details the identifying characteristics, habitats, and ecological significance of a wide range of indigenous species, making it an invaluable reference for botanists, naturalists, and bush-walking enthusiasts alike. Written with both clarity and a deep reverence for the natural world, the text illustrates how these resilient plants have adapted to some of the harshest environments on Earth. Accompanied by descriptive profiles that bring each species to life, the guide also touches on the cultural and historical relationships between Aboriginal Australians and the land's native flora. Whether used as a field companion or a home reference, this authoritative volume stands as a celebration of Australia's extraordinary botanical heritage.